Chinese goral

Naemorhedus griseus

The Chinese goral is a shy, goat-like animal that loves to climb rocky hills. They have thick fur and are great at jumping from rock to rock to find food and stay safe.

Hábitat: Mountain regions

Aspecto

The Chinese goral is a stocky, goat-like mammal with short, reddish-brown fur, a dark dorsal stripe, and a shaggy mane. It has small, pointed horns that curve backward and large, expressive eyes. Its dull coat helps it blend into rocky, forested mountain habitats.

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Chinese goral

Categoría

Mamíferos

Rareza

Common

Peligro

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Datos interesantes

Chinese gorals are sometimes called 'rock goats' because of their amazing climbing skills!

Gorals use special scent markings from glands on their heads to communicate with each other!

They can stand completely still for a very long time, becoming almost invisible to predators!

When startled, these secretive animals let out a loud hiss or sneeze warning call!

Habilidades especiales

Chinese goral has specialized hooves with rough pads that helps them grip steep, rocky cliffs with incredible agility.

Chinese goral has thick, shaggy fur in earthy tones that helps them blend perfectly into their rocky and forested mountain homes.

Chinese goral has excellent eyesight and hearing that helps them detect predators from far away in their rugged environment.

Medidas y detalles

Longitud: 82-130 cm
Peso: 22-35 kg
Esperanza de vida: 10-15 años
Top Speed: 50 km/h
Tamaño de la camada: 1-2
Gestación: 170-180 días

Dieta y alimentación

This nimble browser enjoys munching on various plants found in its mountainous home.

Alimentos principales

grasses
leaves
shoots
lichens
twigs

Método de búsqueda

Foraging

Conexiones ecológicas

eaten by

Snow Leopard

Panthera uncia

A top predator in higher altitudes where gorals live.

eaten by

Dhole

Cuon alpinus

Packs of dholes hunt gorals in lower forest areas.

eaten by

Clouded Leopard

Neofelis nebulosa

An ambush predator found in dense forest habitats.

Rasgos

Peludo

Peludo describe a los animales que poseen una cubierta densa de pelo o pelaje suave.

Solitario

Los animales solitarios viven solos durante la mayor parte de su vida y solo interactúan con otros para aparearse o cuidar de sus crías.

Camuflado

El camuflaje describe a los organismos que poseen colores o patrones que les permiten mezclarse con su entorno.

Herbívoro

Este rasgo caracteriza a los organismos cuya dieta consiste total o principalmente en material vegetal.

Montaña

Este rasgo de hábitat identifica a las especies que se encuentran en regiones montañosas, caracterizadas por su gran altitud, pendientes pronunciadas y zonas climáticas variables.